1880 owners, do you use larger tires?

Bearcatrp

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BX1880 with loader, mower and 3 point
Mar 28, 2023
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Just checking to see how many 1880 owners have installed larger tires? I put on R4's for the winter. Made for the BX23S. Have not had any issues doing this so far. Those who have changed, any issues?
 

armylifer

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BX1860, FEL, RCK54P MMM, BB1548 Box Scraper, Quick Hitch, Piranha Bar, BX6315
Mar 26, 2013
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My tractor is the BX1860 and I have installed the larger tires on mine. I love them. However, there is one issue that I experienced and that is the left front tire was rubbing on my RCK54 mower deck when turning a full left turn. I had to adjust the turn stop bolt to prevent the tire from rubbing the mower deck. This made my left turn radius about 20% wider than it was previously. The right turn radius is not affected because the right front tire does not rub on the mower deck. I don't know if other mower deck models would have the same issue.
 
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Bearcatrp

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BX1880 with loader, mower and 3 point
Mar 28, 2023
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Minnesota
I remove my deck and put on the larger tires for winter duty. Enjoy the lift of around 2 inches. Switch them back in the spring. No issues so far.